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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 44.67 and 31.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 44.67 and 31.27 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 44.67 = 31.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/44.67 = 31.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 44.67 × 31.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 1,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396.83/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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